Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:17 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:235.711:443.84:38-0.25:440.17:286:04Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:205.45:340.06:460.37:296:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:433.51:215.06:360.27:500.47:306:02Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:483.42:284.77:430.38:550.57:316:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:013.43:374.48:530.49:560.47:326:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:143.63:424.39:020.49:510.46:334:59Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:163.94:364.110:070.410:380.36:344:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:064.25:224.011:060.311:200.26:354:58Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:484.46:033.911:560.211:570.16:364:57Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:274.76:413.812:400.26:374:56New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:054.87:203.712:330.11:190.26:384:55New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:434.97:593.61:080.11:570.26:394:54New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:224.98:393.51:430.22:350.36:404:54New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:024.89:193.42:200.33:150.46:414:53Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:444.710:003.32:580.43:560.66:424:52Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:264.510:433.23:380.54:410.76:444:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:114.411:283.14:230.65:280.86:454:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:584.35:120.86:180.96:464:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:203.112:494.16:060.87:080.96:474:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:173.21:434.17:050.87:570.76:484:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:163.42:394.18:050.88:460.66:494:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:143.83:334.19:060.69:340.36:504:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:074.34:264.110:060.410:220.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:584.85:164.211:040.111:10-0.26:524:47Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:485.36:074.212:00-0.16:534:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:385.76:584.112:53-0.36:544:46Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:295.97:494.012:48-0.61:46-0.46:554:46Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:225.98:423.91:38-0.72:39-0.46:564:46Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:165.89:353.82:29-0.63:33-0.36:574:46Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:105.510:303.63:23-0.54:29-0.26:584:45Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631542)

Common Questions About Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is approximately 10:06 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Sand Shoal Inlet, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631542. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631542.

What is the moon phase in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is Third Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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